Trunk Sewers Technician

Thames Water; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Thames Water is seeking a Trunk Sewers Technician for maintenance work in London’s sewer network. Responsibilities include physical maintenance tasks and ensuring safety in confined spaces. This position offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and the chance to work in a critical role supporting water services across London.

Benefits

Annual Leave - 24 days holiday, increasing to 28 with service

Contributory pension plan

Personal medical assessments

Wider benefits scheme

Qualifications

• Mandatory to work in confined spaces and at heights.
• Physical maintenance role involving working in outdoor conditions.
• Requires ability to lift heavy loads and perform tasks in challenging environments.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily maintenance of the trunk sewer network.
• Participate in an out-of-hours standby rota.
• Clean and perform basic maintenance on sewer assets.

Skills

Drainage knowledge

Mechanical background

Physical fitness

Education

Full UK driving license

7.5t license (desirable)

CP2 confined space rescue qualification

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17.06.2025

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01.08.2025

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Job Description:

Working as part of a team of 5, this manual role will involve the day-to-day maintenance of the Victorian trunk sewer network in London. You will be responsible for performing a range of assigned activities, including routine maintenance, investigations and safety cover. You will be required to cover an area encompassing

North and East London. This safety-focused role will require you to work closely with your team members.

What you’ll be doing as a Trunk Sewer Technician

• Please note, for this role will be mandatory to work in confined spaces (obtaining a CP2 confined space rescue qualification), at heights, and lifting heavy loads.
• Physical maintenance of the sewer network and associated assets, e.g. penstock gates.
• Operated plant and equipment.
• Cleaning, basic maintenance and fault-finding.

Working hours: 6:30 am – 3:45 pm, with 1 week out of 5 on the night shift from 9:00 pm - 5:30 am. You will be required to participate in an out-of-hours standby rota, for which you will also receive an additional payment.

Base location: East and North London.

What you should bring to the role

• This role will suit someone who has previously held a manual labouring role and will be capable of carrying out all tasks.
• Drainage knowledge and a mechanical background would be advantageous.
• This role requires you to be physically fit and comfortable with working in water, working at heights, and working within the confined space of sewers. You will also need to participate in a pre-employment medical.
• As a part of the critical safety requirements, you must always be clean-shaven and due to the lifting equipment for man-riding, you must weigh less than 110kgs at all times in this role.
• You must be prepared to work in a challenging environment daily, as you will work outdoors and in confined spaces all year round, mainly in underground assets.
• A full manual UK driving license is essential; a 7.5t licence is desirable.

What’s in it for you?
London never stops, and this is an exciting opportunity for you to join a great team working in London’s historic network of sewers. An opportunity to maintain an essential service for our customers, protect the environment, and support large construction projects as a key worker.

• Competitive salary from £27,465 per annum, depending on skills and experience.
• Annual Leave - 24 days holiday per year, increasing to 28 with the length of service. (Plus bank holidays)
• Contributory pension – Defined Contribution - Maximum of 12% -2x employee contribution.
• Personal Medical Assessments – Open to all once a year.
• Wider benefits scheme, including our benefits hub, which is packed full of offers and information to save you money and support your well-being.

Find out more about our benefits and perks

Who are we?
We’re the UK’s largest water and wastewater company, with more than 16 million customers relying on us every day to supply water for their taps and toilets. We want to build a better future for all, helping our customers, communities, people, and the planet to thrive. It’s a big job and we’ve got a long way to go, so we need help from passionate and skilled people, committed to making a difference and getting us to where we want to be in the years and decades to come.

Learn more about our purpose and values

Working at Thames Water
Thames Water is a unique, rewarding, and diverse place to work, where every day you can make a difference, yet no day is the same. As part of our family, you’ll enjoy fast-tracked career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits.

Whether you’re interested in a role in one of our call centres or science labs, we’re looking for people like you with real passion and a burning desire to make things better.

So, if you’re looking for a sustainable and successful career where you can make a daily difference to millions of people’s lives while helping to protect the world of water for future generations, we’ll be here to support you every step of the way. Together, we can build a better future for our customers, our region and our planet.

Real purpose, real support, real opportunities. Come and join the Thames Water family. Why choose us? Learn more.

Our overarching aim is to ensure that Thames Water is great, diverse, and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and offer extra support for those who need it throughout the recruitment process. Our aim is to remove any real or perceived barriers to success, so if you need assistance, we’re here to help and support.

When a crisis happens, we all rally around to support our customers. As part of Team Thames, you’ll have the opportunity to sign up to support our customers on the frontline as an ambassador. Full training will be given for what is undoubtedly an incredibly rewarding experience. It’s also a great opportunity to learn more about our business and meet colleagues.

Disclaimer: Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.